Writing about real-life crime comes with serious responsibility. You’re not just telling a story — you’re documenting real people, real trauma, and real consequences. In my case, the book was based on several high-profile cases I had been researching for over a decade. I had collected court documents, police reports, transcripts, and dozens of interviews with those involved. But when I finally sat down to pull everything together, I realised how difficult it was to turn that raw material into a compelling narrative that still respected the truth. My first draft read more like a chronological case file than a gripping, readable true crime book. The information was there, but the emotional thread was missing. The pacing felt uneven, and I wasn’t confident about how to frame certain scenes without sounding exploitative or overly clinical. That’s when I turned to British Proofreading for their book editing service, and it was exactly what the manuscript — and I — needed. From the start, my editor approached the project with a level of care and professionalism that immediately put me at ease. They took the time to understand the nuances of the material and the tone I wanted to achieve. They didn’t try to sensationalise anything. Instead, they helped me bring clarity, tension, and structure to the manuscript while keeping it rooted in facts and ethics. They worked closely with me to reorganise chapters and timeline events in a way that built narrative flow and kept readers engaged without distorting reality. They helped highlight the human stories within the cases — not just what happened, but why it mattered. They encouraged me to go deeper into the psychology behind key individuals while also showing compassion and restraint in more sensitive sections. One of the most valuable aspects of the edit was the way they handled factual integrity. Legal and forensic terminology was checked for accuracy. Inconsistencies in names, dates, and locations were flagged and corrected. They also pointed out where I needed to add source citations, offer more background, or explain procedures that general readers might not understand. Their attention to detail was exceptional. Beyond the content, the technical editing was equally strong. Repetitive phrasing was trimmed, long blocks of exposition were broken up, and transitions between sections were improved for readability. They formatted quoted materials cleanly and ensured that the tone remained consistent from start to finish — respectful, investigative, and compelling. By the time the final version was complete, the manuscript no longer felt like a loose collection of case files. It read like a professionally written book — one that informs, engages, and stays with you long after the final page. This book editing service didn’t just improve the story. It elevated the integrity of the work. If you are writing about real-life criminal cases and want to ensure your book is not only well-written but also responsible, accurate, and emotionally intelligent, British Proofreading is the team you need. They truly set the standard for ethical, high-quality true crime editing.